Merton R. “Tar” Bradshaw, 85, of Stafford departed this life Monday, June 22, 2020 at Woodmont Center.
Mr. Bradshaw was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a clerk typist at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Upon completion of his service, Mr. Bradshaw attended the Weaver Airline School in Kansas City, Missouri. He secured a position with National Airlines immediately upon his graduation, working for National, then Pan Am Airline until his retirement in 1990. During this time, he circled the globe multiple times, flew on the concorde and fulfilled his dreams of travel.
Survivors include his niece, Sheena Jett Hatch; two nephews Monty Jett and Gralyn Bradshaw; and six great-nephews.
Services will be private.